“A no brainer”: How Capium helps Shefford Accountancy keep it simple
When Sally Tackas started Shefford Accountancy Services in 2014, she wanted simplicity. She had been an accountant for 25 years and decided to pursue her own thing for health reasons.
Customer Case Study: Alan Woods
What does it mean to be a true cloud practice? For Alan Woods, managing director of Woods Squared in Wirral, the answer is easy: Flexibility and simplicity. In other words,
No more drama: How Capium’s payroll module cuts through P11D admin
Even in a profession filled with bugbears, the form P11D inspires unique annoyance among accountants. In short, the forms pass the burden of taxing benefits and expenses onto employers and
Customer Case Study: Former Sage User
The difference is night-and-day.” That’s Stephen Watson’s verdict after making the jump to Capium. Watson, who is based in Northumberland, runs his own 12 client bookkeeping practice. Watson’s move to
Multiple Software Integrations Or 1 Single Solution… Which Approach Should The Accountant Take?
For a long time, Apple’s legendary CEO Steve Jobs resisted apps. These third-party programmes, he feared, could be an easy way to sabotage Apple products. He finally relented on the
Anti-money Laundering: A New Battlefield For Accountants?
Anti-money laundering (AML) checks have long been part-and-parcel of the profession, but there are signs on the horizon that AML compliance will be a battlefield for accountants. In 2017, the
The true meaning of Cloud Practice Software
The true meaning of cloud: cost and customer experience There’s no shortage of buzzwords in accounting: Advisory services, AI, fintech — and, of course, ‘cloud’, or more specifically ‘cloud accounting’.
The End Of Year Payroll Checklist
With MTD dominating the agenda, don’t forget it’s that time of year to sweat the small stuff, closing the Payroll calendar for the previous financial year. Getting out those all-important
Tax tips for buy to let landlords
The business of buying and letting property can be compared to playing three-dimensional chess. Decisions made at one stage will affect the tax payable and the deductions allowable for tax
GUEST BLOG POST: By The Accountants Millionaires’ Club
Should you choose your niche now or later? The ultimate advice for a new accountancy firm Many accountants know why it’s important to specialise but there seems to be
How to Help Your Small Business Clients with MTD Preparation
Making Tax Digital (MTD) means more admin for accountants and clients, alike. A significant challenge we discuss in our regular meetings with HMRC relates to helping small businesses cope with
MTD: Update on the Latest Developments
As we’ve mentioned before, HMRC isn’t creating its own software for Making Tax Digital (MTD). Instead, they’re working closely with external solutions like Capium, which they’ve recognised as an
Surviving Self-Assessment Season (& Minimising Ongoing MTD Stress)
This self-assessment season is truly like no other. I know it sounds dramatic, but it’s true – because the usual winter craziness comes just before the April 2019 Making Tax
“Solve Compliance” in an MTD World: Tips for Accountants
There’s no question that the introduction of Making Tax Digital (MTD) is changing the compliance landscape for accountants and their clients. And that means accountants are playing an even more
7 things you need to look out for in MTD-compliant software
Having the right software in place at the right time is key to Making Tax Digital (MTD) success – for both accountants and clients. After all, more frequent return submission
Be a smart accountant, be a connected accountant
Making Tax Digital (MTD) requires a dramatic shift in how accountants and their clients process financial information – both mindset and operations need to change to make MTD work in
"How do I communicate with clients about MTD?” [Accountant FAQ]
From all the industry discussion and HMRC guidance, we know that MTD needs to be a collaboration between accountants and companies. After all, accountants are reliant on regular data
4 steps to preparing your clients for MTD
Making Tax Digital is not far now… There’s now less than a year to go until businesses above the VAT threshold will need to start keeping their accounting records digitally
Boost practice efficiency with accountancy practice management software
With the help of advancing technology, accountancy firms and other modern businesses can afford to focus some of their attention on streamlining their operations, with the aim of providing a
Six ways cloud accounting software could future proof your accounts firm
As a modern accounting firm it’s likely you’re under pressure to regularly alter your practices in order to keep up with your competition. If you’re still relying on traditional manual
